Jambu Fruit Dove

Ramphiculus jambu

Jambu Fruit Dove (Ramphiculus jambu) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Jambu Fruit Dove (Ramphiculus jambu) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 135 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
Genus Ramphiculus
Species jambu

Where it lives

Malay Pen., Sumatra, Nias (west of northern Sumatra), Riau Is. (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra) and Borneo

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 135 g
Diet: Fruit-eaters
Family: Columbidae
Order: Columbiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Vulnerable

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Jambu Fruit Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Jambu Fruit Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Jambu Fruit Dove (Ramphiculus jambu) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen., Sumatra, Nias (w of n Sumatra), Riau Is. (e of c Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 135 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 8.8 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.4 million km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Jambu Fruit Dove?

The Jambu Fruit Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 135 g.

Where does the Jambu Fruit Dove live?

The Jambu Fruit Dove is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen., Sumatra, Nias (w of n Sumatra), Riau Is. (e of c Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Jambu Fruit Dove belong to?

The Jambu Fruit Dove (Ramphiculus jambu) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.

What does the Jambu Fruit Dove eat?

The Jambu Fruit Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.

Does the Jambu Fruit Dove migrate?

The Jambu Fruit Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Jambu Fruit Dove endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Jambu Fruit Dove's range?

The Jambu Fruit Dove has a mapped global range of about 1.4 million km².